How to get from Plano to Preston Heights by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Plano to Preston Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 151 bus and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - 151
151
Train - RIRI
Walk to Preston Heights
Leaves from Plano Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Plano
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Clark & Arthur Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Financial Place (East)
    ID 69
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #411| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston Heights
    Walk to
    Preston Heights
    2.22 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, 126 and RI

To get from Plano to Preston Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - 126
126
Train - RIRI
Walk to Preston Heights
Leaves from Plano Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Plano
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Financial Place (East)
    ID 69
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #411| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston Heights
    Walk to
    Preston Heights
    2.22 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plano to Preston Heights

The distance between Plano, Chicago and Preston Heights, Chicago is approximately 94.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 208 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plano to Preston Heights by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Preston Heights, Chicago

Preston Heights is located at Preston Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chicago/Louis.

Train stations close to Preston Heights:

  • Joliet
  • Joliet Union Station

Bus stations close to Preston Heights:

  • Chicago/Louis
  • Chicago St & Louis Rd
  • Chicago/Keuka

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, 126 and RI

To get from Plano to Preston Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - 126
126
Train - RIRI
Walk to Preston Heights
Leaves from Plano Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Plano
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Financial Place (East)
    ID 69
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #411| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston Heights
    Walk to
    Preston Heights
    2.22 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Plano to Preston Heights?

    The fastest way takes 208 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line 151, Bus line RI.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Plano to Preston Heights?

    The alternative route takes 208 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line 126, Bus line RI.

  • Is there a direct train between Plano and Preston Heights in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Plano to Preston Heights in Chicago?

    The ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train line goes from Chicago station near Plano to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Preston Heights station near Preston Heights in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Plano to Preston Heights in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Plano and Preston Heights in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Plano to get to Preston Heights in Chicago?

    Get on the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from the Chicago station near Plano in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Plano and Preston Heights in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Preston Heights station, which is closest to Preston Heights in Chicago.

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